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LG04 MBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,103 mi
Last recorded72,103 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 69,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,883 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,883 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,514 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,083 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wallside has slight cut,rear brakes squick under roller brake test

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,434 miles

near side rear tyre auter sligly cut

rear parking braeks sligly noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outerwallside slight cut

under car where plastic trays and coverrings are cannot be eximened

Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 25,780 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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LG04 MBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG04 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG04 MBX registered?

LG04 MBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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